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Swordmaster
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The Swordmaster (Japanese: ソードマスター Swordmaster) is an advanced sword-wielding class which debuted in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War and appears in every game in the Fire Emblem series since except Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. It is the primary promoted version of the Myrmidon, being available to it as a class change option in every appearance, and in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn Swordmasters can promote again to become Trueblades. In Fire Emblem Fates, it is a Hoshido-aligned class and is one of the class change options for the new Samurai class, the alternative being the Master of Arms.
Conceived as something of a counterpart to the Hero class, Swordmasters heavily emphasize exceptionally high skill and speed stats in exchange for having lesser strength and being less sturdy. Owing to both their high skill and typically possessing substantial bonuses to their critical rate, Swordmasters frequently inflict critical hits, compensating somewhat for their relative lack of strength. Although they are efficient attackers, their worrisome defenses, with poor HP, defense and resistance, make their offensive use a risky prospect. For the most effective use of a Swordmaster, these faults are best mitigated through use of terrain to compensate for their defenses and to boost their avoid.
Stats
Base stats
Main series
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weight | Experience | CRP | Weapon level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genealogy of the Holy War | 40 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | -- |  A
|
| Thracia 776 | 24/20 | 5/4 | 1 | 8 | 9/10 | 0 | 4 | -- | 7 | 6/5 | -- | -- | 5 |  C
|
| The Binding Blade | 21/19 | 6 | -- | 11 | 10/12 | 0 | 5/4 | 2/3 | 6 | 9/6 | -- | -- | 3 |  C
|
| The Blazing Blade | 21/19 | 6 | -- | 11 | 10/12 | 0 | 5/4 | 2/3 | 6 | 9/6 | -- | -- | 3 | C
|
| The Sacred Stones | 21/19 | 6 | -- | 11 | 10/12 | 0 | 5/4 | 2/3 | 6 | 9/6 | -- | -- | 3 | C
|
| Path of Radiance | 21/19 | 5/4 | 2 | 7 | 7/8 | 0 | 5 | 2/3 | 7 | 11/8 | 11/8 | -- | -- |  C
|
| Radiant Dawn | 30/34 | 15/14 | 6/4 | 20 | 21/22 | 0 | 13/8 | 10/8 | 7 | 11/8 | 11/8 | -- | -- |  C
|
| Radiant Dawn (Part 4 enemies) |
35 | 17 | 8 | 22 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 11 | -- | -- | A
|
| Shadow Dragon | 22 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 8 | -- | -- | -- | -- |  C
|
| New Mystery of the Emblem | 22 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 8 | -- | -- | -- | -- |  C
|
| Awakening | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | -- |  E
|
| Fates | 18 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | -- |  E
|
| Three Houses | 30 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Warriors
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weight | Experience | CRP | Weapon level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors (Ryoma) |
68 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | -- |  E
|
| Warriors (Owain) |
145 | 30 | 30 | 36 | 34 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | -- | E
|
Max stats
Main series
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weapon level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genealogy of the Holy War | 80 | 27 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 18 | 6 | -- | A
|
| Thracia 776 | 80 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | A
|
| The Binding Blade | 60 | 24/22 | -- | 29 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 23/25 | 15 | 20 | S
|
| The Blazing Blade | 60 | 24/22 | -- | 29 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 23/25 | 15 | 25 | S
|
| The Sacred Stones | 60 | 24/22 | -- | 29 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 23/25 | 15 | 20 | S
|
| Path of Radiance | 60 | 24/22 | 20 | 29 | 30 | 40 | 24/22 | 22/25 | ?? | ?? | S
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| Radiant Dawn | 40 | 24/23 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 23/22 | 15/17 | ?? | ?? | SS/S
|
| Radiant Dawn (Part 4 enemies) |
53 | 30 | 18 | 38 | 38 | 30 | 24 | 22 | ?? | ?? | S
|
| Shadow Dragon | 60 | 24 | 20 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 23 | 32 | -- | A
|
| New Mystery of the Emblem | 60 | 24 | 20 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 23 | 10 | -- | A
|
| Awakening | 80 | 38 | 34 | 44 | 46 | 45 | 33 | 38 | 6 | -- | A
|
| Fates | 55 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 8 | -- | S
|
Warriors
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weapon level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors (Ryoma) |
999 | 142 | 12 | 141 | 171 | 142 | 107 | 92 | 5 | -- | S
|
| Warriors (Owain) |
966 | 130 | 130 | 152 | 148 | 99 | 89 | 81 | 5 | -- | S
|
Class growth rates
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Charm | Constitution* | Movement* | Weapon level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genealogy of the Holy War | 100% | 30% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 0% | 30% | 10% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Thracia 776 | 90% | 30% | 3% | 30% | 30% | 20% | 20% | -- | -- | 40% | 0% | -- |
| The Binding Blade | 65% | 20/25% | -- | 30% | 30% | 15% | 12% | 25% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| The Blazing Blade | 65% | 25% | -- | 30% | 30% | 25% | 15% | 22% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| The Sacred Stones | 65% | 25% | -- | 30% | 30% | 25% | 15% | 22% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Path of Radiance | 65% | 45% | 10% | 65% | 65% | 30% | 25/20% | 20/30% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Radiant Dawn | 50/0/95% | 35/0/70% | 35/0/55% | 40/0/85% | 35/0/80% | 50/0/75% | 40/0/50% | 15/0/55% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Shadow Dragon | 50/80% | 10/20% | -10/0% | 20/30% | 25/30% | 0% | 5/20% | -5/20% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| New Mystery of the Emblem | 40/80% | 10/20% | -10/0% | 20/30% | 30% | 0% | 5/20% | -5/20% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Awakening | 40/80% | 20/40% | 0% | 25/50% | 25/50% | 0/50% | 5/25% | 10/30% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fates | 10% | 10% | 5% | 15% | 20% | 15% | 0% | 10% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Three Houses | 25/40% | 10/20% | 0% | 0/10% | 20/30% | 0% | 0/25% | -5% | 5% | -- | -- |  +3
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| Warriors: Three Hopes | 20% | 20% | 0% | 0% | 30% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 5% | -- | -- | -- |
See class growth rate for more details on the mechanics of class growths in each game.
Promotion gains
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Defense | Resistance | Weapon level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Binding Blade (male) | 5 | 2 | -- | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -- |
| The Binding Blade (female) | 4 | 3 | -- | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | -- |
| The Blazing Blade | 5 | 2 | -- | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -- |
| The Sacred Stones (male) | 5 | 2 | -- | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -- |
| The Sacred Stones (female) | 4 | 2 | -- | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -- |
Class modifiers
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Charm | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Houses | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Warriors: Three Hopes | 200 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Class skills
| Game | Skill | Learning conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Genealogy of the Holy War |  Follow-Up
|
Innate. |
| Genealogy of the Holy War Thracia 776 |
 Adept
|
Innate. |
| The Binding Blade | +30 critical rate | Innate. |
| The Blazing Blade The Sacred Stones Path of Radiance |
+15 critical rate | Innate; not present in the Japanese version of Path of Radiance. |
| Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
 Shove
|
Innate; hidden in Path of Radiance. |
| Path of Radiance Awakening Fates Three Houses |
 Astra
|
• Path of Radiance: Occult skill. • Awakening: Learned at Level 5. • Fates: Learned from Level 5 and up. • Three Houses: Class mastery. (150 class Exp required) |
| Radiant Dawn |  Critical +10
|
Innate. |
| Radiant Dawn |  Critical +20
|
Innate. (Part 4 enemies only) |
| Awakening Fates Three Houses Warriors: Three Hopes |
 Swordfaire
|
• Awakening: Learned at Level 15. • Fates: Learned from Level 15 and up. • Three Houses, Warriors: Three Hopes: Innate. |
| Fates | +10 critical rate, +10 avoid | Innate. |
| Three Houses |  Sword Crit +10
|
Innate. |
| Warriors: Three Hopes |  Axe Buster Lv 3
|
Innate. |
Class change
Genealogy of the Holy War
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Choosing the option "Class change" in the home castle after reaching Level 20 |  Swordmaster or  Forrest |
| Promotion choice criteria: Preset depending on the individual character; Chulainn, Scáthach, Dalvin and Creidne all promote to Forrest, while Ayra and Larcei promote to Swordmaster. | ||
Thracia 776
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using a  Knight Proof after reaching Level 10.
|
 Swordmaster or  Mercenary |
| Promotion choice criteria: Preset depending on the individual character; Machyua promotes to Mercenary, while Mareeta, Shiva and Troude promote to Swordmaster. | ||
The Binding Blade
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using a  Hero Crest after reaching Level 10.
|
 Swordmaster |
The Blazing Blade
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using a Hero Crest or  Earth Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
 Swordmaster |
The Sacred Stones
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using a Hero Crest or  Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
 Swordmaster or  Assassin |
| Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose. | ||
Path of Radiance
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
Myrmidon |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21.
|
Swordmaster |
Radiant Dawn
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class | Promotion method | Master class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Myrmidon |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21.
|
Swordmaster |
Using a  Master Crown after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21.
|
Trueblade |
Shadow Dragon
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
 Swordmaster |
New Mystery of the Emblem
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
 Swordmaster |
Awakening
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
 Swordmaster or  Assassin |
| Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose. | ||
Fates
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Samurai |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
 Swordmaster or  Master of Arms |
| Promotion choice criteria: The player may freely choose. | ||
Three Houses
| Base class | Certification requirements | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
| Any class | Level 20 Advanced Seal A
|
 Swordmaster |
| This class is available for any unit. | ||
Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using a Master Seal while talking to Tiki. |  Hero or  Swordmaster |
| Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose. | ||
Warriors
Owain
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 15. | Swordmaster |
Ryoma
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Swordmaster |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 15. | High Prince |
Warriors: Three Hopes
| Beginner class | Method | Intermediate class | Method | Advanced class | Method | Master class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using an  Intermediate Seal after mastering Myrmidon.
|
 Mercenary |
Using an Advanced Seal after mastering Mercenary.
|
File:Ma fewa2 swordmaster playable.gif Swordmaster |
Using a Master Seal after mastering Assassin or Swordmaster.
|
File:Ma fewa2 dancer male playable.gif Dancer |
| Using a Master Seal after mastering Swordmaster.
|
File:Ma fewa2 mortal savant playable.gif Mortal Savant |
Playable Swordmasters
| Playable Characters | |
|---|---|
| Name | Game |
| Shannan | Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation |
| Eyvel | Thracia 776, Awakening |
| Shannam | Thracia 776 |
| Karel | The Binding Blade, The Blazing Blade, Awakening |
| Karla | The Blazing Blade (Hector's tale only) |
| Ismaire | The Sacred Stones (Creature Campaign only) |
| Stefan | Path of Radiance |
| Lucia | Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn, Awakening |
| Zihark | Radiant Dawn |
| Mia | Radiant Dawn |
| Say'ri | Awakening |
| Yen'fay | Awakening |
| Navarre | Awakening |
| Deen | Awakening |
| Athena | Awakening |
| Ayra | Awakening |
| Seliph | Awakening |
| Larcei | Awakening |
| Mareeta | Awakening |
| Lyn | Awakening |
| Marisa | Awakening |
| Lloyd | Awakening |
| Ryoma | Fates: Birthright, Revelation, Warriors |
| Catherine | Three Houses    , Warriors: Three Hopes 
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| Byleth | Three Houses 
|
| Holst | Warriors: Three Hopes 
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| Playable Swordmaster units in the Fire Emblem series. | |
Notable enemy Swordmasters
| Enemy Units | |
|---|---|
| Name | Game |
| Lamia | Genealogy of the Holy War First Generation |
| Boyce | Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation |
| Simia | Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation, Awakening |
| Kel | The Binding Blade |
| Lloyd | The Blazing Blade |
| Carlyle | The Sacred Stones |
| Homasa | Path of Radiance |
| Tashoria | Radiant Dawn |
| Yen'fay | Awakening |
| Ryoma | Fates: Conquest, Warriors |
| Hana | Fates: Conquest |
| Hinata | Fates: Conquest |
| Sumeragi | Fates: Revelation |
| Felix | Three Houses 
|
| Catherine | Three Houses
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| Enemy Swordmaster units in the Fire Emblem series. | |
Notable neutral Swordmasters
| Playable Characters | |
|---|---|
| Name | Game |
| Ryoma | Fates: Conquest, Warriors |
| Catherine | Three Houses |
| Holst | Warriors: Three Hopes
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| Neutral Swordmaster units in the Fire Emblem series. | |
Flavor text
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| Game | Text (English) |
Text (Japanese) |
|---|---|---|
| The Binding Blade (class roll) |
Masters of the blade who cut their foes down with ease.* |
その道を極めた剣士に与えられる称号 素早い動きと一撃必殺の技を持つ剣の達人 |
| The Binding Blade (help) |
An honorific bestowed upon true masters of swordplay.* |
道を極めた剣士の称号 素早い動きと 一撃必殺の技 |
| The Blazing Blade, The Sacred Stones (class roll) |
A title given to those dedicated to the sword. Incredible speed and killing strokes. |
その道を極めた剣士に与えられる称号 素早い動きと一撃必殺の技を持つ剣の達人 |
| The Blazing Blade (help) |
An honorific bestowed upon true masters of swordplay. |
道を極めた剣士の称号 素早い動きと 一撃必殺の技 |
| The Sacred Stones (help) |
Lightning-fast swordsmen of peerless and lethal skill. Equip: Swords. |
剣の達人 素早い動きと一撃必殺の技 装備『剣』 |
| Path of Radiance | Lightning-fast swordsmen who have mastered the art of the sword. Their skills are peerless and lethal. |
剣の道をきわめたスペシャリスト さらにすばやい動きと 一撃必殺の技を持ちます |
| Radiant Dawn (class roll) |
Lightning-fast swordsmen who have mastered the art of the sword. They are peerless and deadly. |
その道を極めた剣士に与えられる称号 素早い動きと 一撃必殺の技を持つ剣の達人 |
| Radiant Dawn (help) |
Lightning-fast swordsmen whose masterful skills are as sharp and lethal as the blades they wield. |
その道を極めた剣士に与えられる称号 素早い動きと 一撃必殺の技を持つ剣の達人 |
| Shadow Dragon | Seasoned myrmidons who strike with critical hits as sure and quick as lightning. |
経験を積んだ剣士が昇格する 素早い動きと一撃必殺の技を持つ剣の達人 |
| New Mystery of the Emblem | Seasoned myrmidons who strike with critical hits as sure and quick as lightning.* |
経験を積んだ剣士が昇格する。 素早い動きと一撃必殺の技を持つ達人。 |
| Awakening | A seasoned myrmidon with high Skill/Spd. Wields swords. |
剣の道を極めた、剣の達人。 技と速さに長けた上級職。 |
| Fates | Hoshidan. A master of the way of the katana. Has exceptional Spd and Avo. |
白夜の兵種。刀の道を極めた者。 速さと回避が極めて高い。 |
| Three Houses | A master in the way of the sword, this class strikes with speed and grace. |
剣の道を極めた達人。 素早い剣技で敵を斬る。 |
| Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE | A maverick master of the blade. All Sword skills come naturally to this paragon of swordplay. | ?? |
| Warriors: Three Hopes | A master in the way of the sword, this warrior strikes with speed and grace. |
?? |
Trivia
- In Fates, Swordmasters are capable of dual-wielding certain katanas, specifically: Venge Katana, Axe Splitter, Spirit Katana, Hagakure Blade, Daikon Radish, Sunrise Katana, and Hinata's Katana.
Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology and in other regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Definition, etymology and notes |
| English |
Swordmaster |
-- |
| Japanese |
• ソードマスター |
• Officially romanized as Swordmaster. This katakana rendering is used in all games. |
| Spanish |
Espadachín |
Swordsman |
| French |
Bretteur |
Fencer |
| German |
Schwertmeister |
Swordmaster |
| Italian |
• Mastro di spada |
• Master of swords. Used in Fates and Three Houses. |
| Korean |
소드 마스터 |
Sword master |
| Simplified Chinese |
刀剑将领 |
Sword master |
| Traditional Chinese |
刀劍將領 |
Sword master |
Gallery
Artwork of the Swordmaster from the Fire Emblem Trading Card Game.
The generic Swordmaster portrait in Genealogy of the Holy War.
The generic Swordmaster portrait in Thracia 776.
The generic Swordmaster portrait in the Game Boy Advance games.
The generic Swordmaster portrait in Shadow Dragon.
The generic Swordmaster portrait in New Mystery of the Emblem.
The generic Swordmaster portrait in Awakening.
The generic female Swordmaster portrait in Awakening.
Concept artwork of a female Swordmaster from Awakening.
The generic Swordmaster portrait in Fates.
An enemy Swordmaster in Path of Radiance.
An enemy Swordmaster in Radiant Dawn.
Annette as a Swordmaster in Three Houses.
References
See also
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This article is part of Project Classes, a project focused in writing articles for every class present in the Fire Emblem series. |
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